If im right in thinking that this is a limited edition and that eventually they will make no more. What will I buy in three years time?

There are probably many like minded individuals that purchased the Monte purely for its lower cost and sportline looks than rather fork out on a faster and dearer VRS. So again what would I buy in three years time? I would not buy a VRS, no point for the likes of me, being a grandad that prefers style over substance. Imo I really think the style of the basic line of Fabias are somewhat dull looking in comparison to both the Monte and VRS. So I think they may have to keep that in mind for the Monte lovers and bring out a similar Sportline syle version if they want repeat business, because if my choice is a Fabia elegance or VRS, in three years im off!

On a side note im over the moon with my Red Monte but I thought I would like to add some points of styling that would be nice as standard.....Please feel free to add.

• led daytime driving lights
  
• mud flaps
  
• sporty exhaust on show
  
• rear interior light
  
• rear discs
  
• a windscreen that demists....or is it just me?
  

Edited 24 November, 201213 yr by lebel

A vRS would add three of the things on your wishlist -LEDs, exhaust and rear discs! Just because it has 180bhp under the bonnet doesn't mean you have to drive like a hooligan :-)

I've seen plenty of older folk pootling about in them looking quite happy. Also once spotted a granny blasting along like her blue-rinse was on fire! Lol

The front and rear defussors and wheels could all be fitted to a elegance

Why not a vRS as said above dont need to fast. Instead you've got a chavved up fabia

As i said its down to cost £insurance and basically £17,000 to buy a VRS against £180 insurance for my Monte that cost me basically £13,500 to buy. £3,500 (not inc the hike in insurance) is a hell of a lot of money for me, especially to pay for a faster engine etc - that I can never benefit from!

Edited 24 November, 201213 yr by lebel

Why not a vRS as said above dont need to fast. Instead you've got a chavved up fabia

Lol.. A chavved up fabia. I wonder if SUK was aiming for that type of market

As i said its down to cost £insurance and basically £17,000 to buy a VRS against £180 insurance for my Monte that cost me basically £13,500 to buy. £3,500 (not inc the hike in insurance) is a hell of a lot of money for me, especially to pay for a faster engine etc - that I can never benefit from!

Err 17k for a vRS... I guess you have never heard of the vat-free deal then matey?!

I paid £14,200 for my vRS brand spanking new including a few tasty options. Would I "save" £700 over what you paid and drive around in a Monte? ...... Nope! ;-) lol

Err 17k for a vRS... I guess you have never heard of the vat-free deal then matey?!

I paid £14,200 for my vRS brand spanking new including a few tasty options. Would I "save" £700 over what you paid and drive around in a Monte? ...... Nope! ;-) lol

I did get the tax free deal so the comparisons was a generalisation of cost differential. so no lol im afraid....lol Matey

edited to add matey....Matey

Edited 24 November, 201213 yr by lebel

Back on topic

Up! GT ?

Or a Citigo vRS if such a thing comes about (Pleeeeaaaaasssse Skoda!)

I did get the tax free deal so the comparisons was a generalisation of cost differential. so no lol im afraid....lol Matey

edited to add matey....Matey

Sorry no offence meant, if you can't afford to buy or run a vRS then hey-ho. ;-)

The Monte is a perfectly good daily driver I'm sure. I was only pointing out that a vRS need not cost £17k. It was you that was comparing the two in your original post....... matey.

Back on topic

Up! GT ?

Or a Citigo vRS if such a thing comes about (Pleeeeaaaaasssse Skoda!)

Gran Tourer would be interesting, I think they will do something tho. It would be a mistake to not cash in on that price range.

ps. Furbytom, no offence taken WSE or given by me. I really admire the VRS but I bought the Monte because it ticked the right boxes for me.

Edited 24 November, 201213 yr by lebel

I ran a 1.6 CR 105 Monte Carlo for a while, then chopped it in for an Elegance estate - much more space and better equipped

It's now running on a Bilstein B12 suspension kit, and it's been transformed

I ran a 1.6 CR 105 Monte Carlo for a while, then chopped it in for an Elegance estate - much more space and better equipped

It's now running on a Bilstein B12 suspension kit, and it's been transformed

When I was in the market to buy a car I almost bought the New High and Dry i20 Style 5 door, which has more extras than than you can throw a stick at. But I felt it had a very generic, plain and boring style, so much so that I was afraid that if I parked it in any large car park It would blend in with every other Japenese motor and I would have to walk home...lol. Its difficult to have both spec and sporty style at many individuals price point!

Edited 24 November, 201213 yr by lebel

Gran Tourer would be interesting, I think they will do something tho. It would be a mistake to not cash in on that price range.

ps. Furbytom, no offence taken WSE or given by me. I really admire the VRS but I bought the Monte because it ticked the right boxes for me.

Fair enough and I really like the Monte, defo can see the appeal! Good luck with the hunt for a new motor

When I was in the market to buy a car I almost bought the New High and Dry i20 Style 5 door, which has more extras than than you can throw a stick at. But I felt it had a very generic, plain and boring style, so much so that I was afraid that if I parked it in any large car park It would blend in with every other Japenese motor and I would have to walk home...lol. Its difficult to have both spec and sporty style at many individuals price point!

hyundai is korean

Any one subject in hand i wouldnt worry. The monte will be replaced by a sport varient in new fabia

hyundai is korean

lol I know...I should of said asian and I should of spelt Japanese correctly. For the record I was four/fifths p****d

I say enjoy your Monte and think about what's next in three years time!

I ran a 1.6 CR 105 Monte Carlo for a while, then chopped it in for an Elegance estate - much more space and better equipped

Were going the other way; replacing an Elegance TSI 85 (hatch) for a Monte TSI 86 and keeping it fairly basic, ESP+ and cruise is about it.

TP

The monte was apparently made to replace the fabia sport... I don't think skoda will leave the monte customers with nothing next time round!

The monte was apparently made to replace the fabia sport... I don't think skoda will leave the monte customers with nothing next time round!

nothing new then

Believe there was a Monte Carlo coupé version of the 1930's Popular Sport roadster, which took part in the rally itself.

TP

I say enjoy your Monte and think about what's next in three years time!

As by then there will be a new Fabia and untold new models?

I like the Monte, just wish the vRS looked more like it

It'll be the new Fabia in three years. We'll have to see.

Check your rear screen connector hasn't come loose, mine got knowcked on one side and I plugged it back in - sure that was the Fabia.

Rear discs - I haven't missed them.

Rear mud flaps - for the sake of the rear wiper that is on PERMANENTLY, I would like some.

Exhaust could be a bit more visible.

Rear light became an issue this weekend, attempting to load kids/find stuff on a gloomy day was hard.

Headlights that do what they're supposed to wouldn't go amiss either...

It'll be the new Fabia in three years. We'll have to see.

Check your rear screen connector hasn't come loose, mine got knowcked on one side and I plugged it back in - sure that was the Fabia.

Rear discs - I haven't missed them.

Rear mud flaps - for the sake of the rear wiper that is on PERMANENTLY, I would like some.

Exhaust could be a bit more visible.

Rear light became an issue this weekend, attempting to load kids/find stuff on a gloomy day was hard.

Headlights that do what they're supposed to wouldn't go amiss either...

Whats your issue with the headlights???